DOL Median (Minnesota)
$136,950
vs National
+19.7%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$144,767
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$136,950
+19.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Minnesota earns $136,950 in nominal terms, which is 19.7% above the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $144,767 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Visionworks of America, Inc | $133,900 | 1 |
| National Vision Inc. | $120,000 | 120 |
| VISIONWORKS | $114,450 | 2 |
| RED WING VISION CARE | $55,141 | 1 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Minnesota?
The median Optometrists salary in Minnesota is $136,950 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Minnesota earns 19.7% more than the national median of $114,400, or $144,767 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.